Arrive early when flying out of OKC Will Rogers International Airport Memorial Day weekend
5/20/2025
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Travelers flying out of OKC Will Rogers International Airport over Memorial Day weekend are reminded to arrive at the airport two and a half hours early. The longest delays are expected between 4-7 a.m., which is when most people fly out of Oklahoma City.
Airport staff expect more than 40,000 people will pass through the security checkpoint to catch their flights this week.
“We want to remind passengers to arrive two and a half hours before you board your flight,” OKC Airports Public Information Officer Stacey Hamm said. “This will give you plenty of time to find parking, since our parking garages and parking lots fill up fast.”
As always, travelers can help ease the stress of one of the busiest times of the year with planning. Here are a few tips:
- Travelers should always arrive at the terminal early. Over long weekends, travelers should arrive at least two and a half hours before their flight boards.
- Check in early for flights. Most airlines close the check-in process 30 or 45 minutes before a scheduled departure (confirm with your airline).
- Be prepared for the checkpoint. Travelers should ensure that their carry-on does not contain prohibited items.
- Firearms are not permitted in carry-ons or in the terminal building. A firearm may be checked if it is unloaded, in a locked case, and declared to the airline.
- Liquids, gels, and aerosols should fit in a one-quart zip lock bag and be under 3.4 ounces.
- To review what items can go in your carry-on, visit www.tsa.gov/travel.
- For those who are picking up travelers, there is no parking or waiting at the terminal curbside on the upper and lower levels. Only active loading is allowed. Visitors waiting for arriving passengers may utilize the cell phone lot or hourly parking. The cell phone lot is free, and hourly parking is free for stays less than an hour.
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OKC Will Rogers International Airport, 7100 Terminal Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73159
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